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March 27, 2009

Since my last pettiskirt giveaway had such an amazing response I decided to make another one to give away. Who knows, this could become a regular thing!

This time I made a black skirt. I chose black because I had a couple commenters tell me that they strangely wanted black. My first instinct was to think....black, ugh, no way. Then I thought about it some more and looked at few photos of the black skirts and found myself strangely liking them too!

Besides the fact that they are a deviation from the normal pettiskirt hues, I think they look GREAT paired with BRIGHT rainbow colors to offset the dark tone. Which is why I chose these pieces to couple with the skirt.

The boots were the perfect touch. I bought them at Target for $16.99. The rainbow stockings were borrowed from a Rainbow Brite halloween costume. I bought the tank top at Walmart for only $3. That deal was so good I bought one in every color and the jacket was a gift from a friend who worked at The Children's Place.

Here's a little secret....it's actually for Molly but I thought it looked like a cool cropped jacket for Lily. It seemed to fit her shoulder width which is the most important part. I don't think you should feel trapped by label sizes with children's clothing, especially skirts. Sometimes, cropped looks better!

I had originally wanted to photograph Lily stomping in a deep puddle during a rainstorm and yesterday would have been the perfect day. BUT FOR, the fact that it is still pretty cold here when the sun is hiding. So that was out of the question. I'll have to save that idea for a nice hot summer evening. You know, the sort of rain and heat that makes steam rise from the pavement. God I miss summer.

Oh I almost forgot, I bought the umbrella at Urban Outfitters. You might not be able to tell from the photos but it is one of those umbrellas that have a bell shape so less rain can fly in your face. Not only is it fashionable BUT FUNCTIONAL!

Later, Lily and I went to Rita's Italian Ice and bought some chocolate custard. Speaking of Rita's did any of you pay them a visit for their 'first day of spring' free ice day? I'm sure some of you might have a chain where you live. I did, and found it to be quite impractical.

Well, as usual the first day of spring was freezing. So what did we do? We all huddled in ridiculously long lines, in light jackets and sipped on warm, toasty, ICE!

And then, did we at least gather indoors to eat our reward? No. Because Rita's doesn't have an 'indoors'. All of this was under the guise of 'free'.

And in case you all are scolding me for complaining about something that is 'free'. I have to forewarn you that Lily (and myself) don't really like Italian ice and ordered custard instead which of course, was not....free.

But on behalf of those of you who didn't mind the cold, enjoy Italian ice and all complimentary things, I have to thank Rita's for their generosity:)

Oh, and in case some of you attempted to recreate the instructions I linked to in the last pettiskirt post and were frustrated I have your solution....

As I mentioned in the last post, Kaiya Eve's instructions were not very thorough, left out a lot of details and (I forgot to mention) were only for an 18-month old. If you found these things out the hard way, I can truly empathize! But a fellow blogger and pettiskirt maker, Kerri Krueger has created a very thorough tutorial to recreate a boutique-style pettiskirt in sizes 3 months thru 12 years. She sells them through her site. You can purchase it here. Then get out your sewing machine and make a hundred for just the cost of material!

If you're on the fence about purchasing the tutorial, keep in mind that it includes some good tips that will shorten the time it takes you to make a pettiskirt as well as improve the quality. And that is priceless!

Kerri also answers all questions about the the tutorial within 24 hours.

Be sure to look for lots of new giveaways next week. Brian is wrapped up in his fantasy baseball league all weekend so I will have some time to myself to sew, sew, sew.

Oh and by the way, I named this the twilight tide pettiskirt because, to me, not only does the ruffle fluff at the bottom look like the spray on ocean tides but it feels soft and foamy to the touch.

Last day for posts is Wednesday 4/08/09.Winnerwill be announced Friday!

As usual, if you would like a chance to win this pettiskirtjust link back to this post. If you have any questions see the "questions and answers" link to the right. If you use blogger just use the "create a link" link at the bottom of this post. If you don't use blogger, that's fine too. Just create a link on your page as you normally would and I will see it using Technorati.

I REALLY want to win this for my baby girl. I love this and her daddy would dig that it is black... he is a rocker daddy. How cute would it be to rock her out and take some pictures with her guitar. Oh I need to win this now. :)

I linked it on my blog.

Oh and I LOVE this tights. I am going to have to look on eBay for this rainbow bright lovelies!

Another beauty! I even have the perfect accessories to go with it already, including a CP denim jacket that probably would fit my 3 year old about the same way AND some great colorful tights AND some awesome black galoshes with multi-colored polka dots.

I'm telling you, the pettiskirt would have a happy, happy home at my house!!

Love it as always. And those boots are the best! My 4-yr old son is already on his second pair (bought from Target as well - though only $14.99 here in Utah). He wears them in our back orchard and swears that the little eyes help him seek out the monsters lurking in the brush. Oh to be 4 again!

Any whoo ... Linked on my blog (ryanandcynthia.blogspot.com)! My little girl would love to give this skirt a twirl.

What a lovely idea! I'm 60...when I was a little girl it was all about can-cans...which this puts me in mind of. My sis sewed them up for me in colors to match all my skirts...nylon net with lots of ruffles made from the same net...lots of gathering to make them full and stand out to hold my gathered skirts out just so.Thanks for the memory!Blessings, Susie

It's insane how bad I want this. Truly bordering on creepy stalker. My daughters would probably tear each other apart over who could wear it, but it would be worth it ;) And those boots, stockings, and umbrella are too stinkin' adorable!

Oh my word I have 4 girkls and Have loved these forever! I wish to win! I just bought tights that are bright tie die, they are red and yellow. From We Love Colors. They would look so lovely under this pretty skirt!

I love the pettiskirts and thanks for the link to the pdf pattern...I just might have to purchase one now. I wrote another post about you on my blog: http://melissaburford.typepad.com/burford_designs/2009/03/twilight-tide-pettiskirt-giveaway.html Thanks for the chance to win!!!

Oh my this is amazingly adorable :O) i have a soft spot for tutus and pettiskirts....so this one is right up my ally! i can't believe what a steal those tops and boots were. i always love a good deal to!

Wow! Beautiful! i was reluctant to dress my daughter in black, but she just looks SO good in black. The first thing i tried in black was a gift from someone - a black corduroy jumper. After i saw how great she looked, i bought a black and white dress for christmas, lots of black tights, a black and white print short sleeve dress that looks great over a turtleneck and leggings. It goes on and on, and so do I :) I agree with you that black just makes other colors pop.

I love pettiskirts, in any color. This one is simply adorable! I can't you have time to make all these things for giveaways. You are too generous. But I did blog about it. Couldn't get the "create a link" to work but it's there. Thanks for the continuous giveaways!!

Oh May Goodness! We just watched Twilight last night. Read all the books over Christmas break. Love you blog, especially the time you take in photographing your products. They are so fun to see. They really get my creative juices flowing. Thank you for all your work and inspiration.

I've linked you up and just need to say that everything on your site is so beautiful!!! The photographs for this giveaway are AWESOME! I am lovin the black with the brights and the stripes and that fabulous blue wall!

So i thought I loved the pink & red one.... BUT I can not live without the BLACK one. It is to die for. You are so talented, I keep telling myself I will make more time for projects, one day.Anyway- we would love to have it. It is practically worn in already & and am just thinking about all the fun my 2 girls would have with it.

I thought I loved the pink & red one.... BUT the black. It is fabulous, I can't live without it.You are so talented, I keep telling myself I will do more projects, one day. Anyway, is it practically broken in already and I am only thinking about how much fun my 2 girls would have with it.

Super cute!!! I've linked in. My daughter thought it was so great she totally wants one now. She is home from school with a kidney infection and a cold sore in her eye that is attacking her cornia. It has been a bad week already. Winning this would definately make it better!!

Oh I hope I did that right I hit the creat a link and left a post on my blog but I don't see it showing up on YOUR page. hmmm I never did that before. I left it here thoughhttp://afamilycompleted.blogspot.com

I really LOVE the skirt. I think my daughter would look darling in it.Thansk for the entryTonyamcrain [at] aol.com

My 4 yr old granddaughter got some pink cowgirl boots on her visit to TX over Christmas. I also gave her the jean jacket her mom wore at her age and the black petticoat is a "must" addition to her wardrobe!!!

I can't fin my link in "Links to this post" so I'm wondering if everything is OK with my blog. Please, can you check it.Sorry for my english !It's here : http://pacota.unblog.fr/2009/03/31/jour-de-chance/

OH my gosh Oh my gosh oh my gosh!!!!! Linking!!!!! This is so amazing! I have been looking for one of these to complete my daughter's Captain Julia Sparrow costume! (her name is Julia) I love it, pick me pretty please with sugar on top and a cherry!! http://thepickpack.blogspot.com/

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